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Nov 14, 2023 41 min

On Poetry in Medicine

from Meaningful Medicine Hosted by Shieva Khayam-Bashi & Nicole Hohenstein

In this episode we explore the extraordinary intersection of storytelling, the medical humanities and the power of patient narratives. Drs. David Elkin and Shieva Khayam-Bashi share practical methods of how they started incorporating poetry into their medical education practices and highlight the strengths of using poetry as a part of medical education with students and residents on the hospital wards. Learn how this unique approach enhances empathy, sharpens observational skills and forges a deeper connection between trainees and their patients. Discover the power of poetry as it provides a medium for self-expression and fosters a supportive environment that nurtures resilience among healthcare providers. To hear more about Dr. Elkin’s journey: -https://thenocturnists.com/season-4/2021/11/16/s4-ep1-burn-the-map -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-finding-our-path-in-medicine/id1615882893?i=1000556482306Articles/ Poetry discussed: -https://www.psypost.org/2023/09/new-psychology-research-sheds-light-on-the-relationship-between-creativity-and-empathy-168700-https://www.poetry -chaikhana.com/Poets/O/OliverMary/WildGeese/index.html-https://www.poetryfoundation.org/ -https://poets.org/poem/kindness -https://www.soulfularogya.com/guest-house-poem-rumi/ Music: - Glasses on the Table by Crowander

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